SB647 Authorizing the department of insurance to participate in a cooperative procurement group via an intergovernmental agreement for a prescription drug discount program.
Authorizing the department of insurance to participate in a cooperative procurement group via an intergovernmental agreement for a prescription drug discount program.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Multi-state drug purchasing cooperatives can significantly reduce prescription drug costs for NH residents.
Your Community
Lower prescription drug costs benefit thousands of NH residents, especially seniors and those with chronic conditions.
Your Freedom
Gives consumers access to better drug prices without mandating participation.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13
Sponsor
David Rochefort (R)
The Short Version
Authorizes NH to join a multi-state cooperative to negotiate prescription drug discounts for residents. Uses collective bargaining power to lower drug costs.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ All NH residents who buy prescription drugs
- ▲ Seniors
- ▲ People with chronic conditions
- ▲ Uninsured or underinsured residents
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Pharmaceutical companies facing price negotiation pressure
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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